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Comparison: Barum Polaris 3 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Barum (73%). The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B rating.

Test Profile

Barum
Polaris 3
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
10
31
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
10.6
4.4
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
67
76

Wet

Wet
Barum Polaris 3
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Barum Polaris 3
65%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Wet braking
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Wet circle cornering
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Wet handling
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%

Snow

Snow
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Snow handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Snow traction
Barum Polaris 3
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Snow braking
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Snow cornering
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%

Costs

Costs
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Price/value
Barum Polaris 3
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
Rolling resistance
Barum Polaris 3
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Mileage
Barum Polaris 3
68%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%

Comfort

Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Exterior noise
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Comfort
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%

Dry

Dry
Barum Polaris 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Dry braking
Barum Polaris 3
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Dry handling
Barum Polaris 3
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%

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